Construction Safety Manager

About the role

The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for the overall health and safety of personnel on-site and in the Wight Offices. You will develop, implement, and lead safety initiatives that comply with all local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a proactive culture of risk prevention and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific safety plans (SSSP) and emergency procedures for each project.
• Leadership: Champion a proactive safety culture and drive accountability at all organizational levels.
• Program Management: Monitor safety metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate effectiveness and report trends to senior leadership.
• Regulatory Reporting: Stay current on emerging industry standards, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting construction safety.
• Field Oversight: Conduct safety inspections and comprehensive audits to identify hazardous conditions or non-compliant behaviors.
• Team Education: Facilitate safety orientations for new hires, and specialized training (e.g., fall protection, scaffolding, or confined spaces).
• Incident Management: Lead the investigation of any accidents or near-misses, perform root-cause analysis, and document findings to prevent future occurrences.
• Compliance: Maintain all required OSHA documentation, including 300 logs, and ensure the project remains in total compliance with safety legislation.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for insurance carriers, OSHA inspectors, and internal leadership regarding safety metrics.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated safety experience in a construction environment (commercial preferred).
• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour (Construction) is required. CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Key Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to use safety management software (like Procore) for reporting and tracking.
• Communication: Strong ability to relay complex safety protocols clearly to diverse groups, from field laborers to executives.
• Problem Solving: Quick thinking to mitigate immediate hazards without halting project momentum unnecessarily.

Benefits

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance.

Pay

Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Schedule

Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance.